Today on the Bands — Monday, June 29, 2026
Monday brings a global flavor to the bands, from World Cup-themed operating awards to the first POTA activation logged on UK soil. We've also got a healthy dose of homebrew and tinkering—analog tape recorders, AI-driven SWL tools, and RF reverse-engineering a ceiling fan remote—plus a satellite-focused podcast for the OSCAR crowd.
- 01 It’s All in the Cards—FIFA World Cup & WRTC Edition
With the World Cup running through July 19 and WRTC in the air, here's a chance to chase special event stations and award cards while the world watches.
Read at source ↗ - 02 First UK POTA Activation: Cheswick Sands Nature Reserve (GB-5716)
Thomas (K4SWL/M5SWL) logs his first UK POTA activation at Cheswick Sands in Northumberland, a fun reminder that park-bagging travels well across borders.
Read at source ↗ - 03 Carlos tests a Panasonic ICD-PX240 Microcassette Recorder
Carlos Latuff revisits analog tape for capturing listening sessions, a charming counterpoint to digital recorders that may spark some nostalgic experimentation.
Read at source ↗ - 04 An AI-Powered Shortwave Radio Resource
Michael's new HQ Shortwave Radio site applies AI to the SWL hobby, offering a fresh online tool worth a look for shortwave listeners.
Read at source ↗ - 05 LHS Episode #621: OscarWatch
Episode 621 of Linux in the Ham Shack turns its attention to OscarWatch, blending open-source software talk with satellite operating for the digital-minded.
Read at source ↗ - 06 RF Hacking A Ceiling Fan Via The Remote
Sam Wilkinson reverse-engineers a Dreo ceiling fan's RF remote, the kind of practical signal-sniffing project that sharpens skills useful well beyond the living room.
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The HamDaily digest — five minutes, the whole band.